Loyola University Chicago Orientation for transfer students is a mandatory one-day program that is comprised of sessions to introduce you to what academic and student life is like at Loyola. During Orientation, you will learn about the many programs and services that are available to you as a Loyola student. Orientation Leaders will share their Loyola Experience with you, answer your questions, and do their best to ensure your smooth transition into the Loyola community! Have an Orientation question? Check out some Orientation FAQs!

Transfer student orientation occurs on Friday, January 12, 2024 for all transfer students admitted for Spring 2024. Below is a sample schedule for the Spring 2024 Orientation Session. 

Check-in for first-year orientations will be from 8:00-8:45AM in the Sullivan Center for Student Services on the ground floor. The official orientation program will begin at 9:00AM in the Galvin Auditorium. 

Optional, Pre-Orientation Programs Include: 

• Financial Aid Drop-in Advising 
• Campus Card Photos 

First-Year Student Orientation Schedule: 

Day 1: 

9:00AM Welcome Session

Academic Overview Session

Small Group Activities with Orientation Leaders

Educational Sessions from:

Campus Ministry

Wellness Center

Campus Safety

Student Conduct and Community Standards

Bursar 

Resource Fair

Program Concludes at 5:00PM 

Parent/Guest Orientation Schedule: 

9:00AM Welcome Session

Parent/Guest Welcome and Educational Sessions from:

Wellness Center

Dean of Students Office

Bursar

Campus Safety

Student Conduct and Community Standards

Campus Ministry

Lunch in Damen Dining Hall

Resource Fair

Program Concludes at 5:00PM

Students and parents/guests will receive detailed schedules at check-in. Students are expected to participate in the full program. Please plan your arrival to, and departure from, campus, accordingly. Sessions for parents and guests are optional.